Investment Associate

Selby Jennings; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Selby Jennings is currently seeking an Investment Associate in New York, NY. The role involves driving end-to-end execution across structured equity, junior capital, and opportunistic private equity transactions, with advanced financial modeling and rigorous due diligence.

You will prepare investment materials and present analyses to senior decision makers. The position targets candidates with 2–4 years of experience in investment banking or investing roles across M&A, leveraged finance, capital

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience in investment banking or investing roles across M&A, leveraged finance, capital markets, private equity, or private credit.

Responsibilities

• Driving end-to-end execution across structured equity, junior capital, and opportunistic private equity transactions.
• Building and owning advanced financial models across LBO, structured equity, and downside scenarios.
• Leading diligence processes with management teams, advisors, and internal stakeholders.
• Preparing investment materials and presenting analyses to senior decision makers.
• Evaluating opportunities across the capital structure with a focus on equity upside and risk‑adjusted returns.
• Supporting portfolio company monitoring and contributing to value creation initiatives.
• Synthesizing complex information into clear, decision‑ready insights.

Skills

LBO modeling

Structured equity

Scenario analysis

Credit risk assessment

Deal execution

Stakeholder comms

Excel

Tools

Excel

Job description

Investment Associate (PR/578622) New York, New York

Salary: USD120000 - USD200000 per year

Key Responsibilities

• Driving end‑to‑end execution across structured equity, junior capital, and opportunistic private equity transactions
• Building and owning advanced financial models across LBO, structured equity, and downside scenarios
• Leading diligence processes with management teams, advisors, and internal stakeholders
• Preparing investment materials and presenting analyses to senior decision makers
• Evaluating opportunities across the capital structure with a focus on equity upside and risk‑adjusted returns
• Supporting portfolio company monitoring and contributing to value creation initiatives
• Synthesizing complex information into clear, decision‑ready insights

Investment Exposure

• Structured equity and hybrid capital solutions
• Control and non‑control private equity transactions
• Opportunistic investments across the capital structure
• Sector focus across financial services, business/services, and infrastructure‑related industries

Skills & Experience

• Strong modeling capabilities across LBO, structured equity, and scenario analysis
• Ability to assess both credit risk and equity upside
• Experience managing multiple workstreams in a fast‑paced deal environment
• 2–4 years of experience in investment banking or investing roles across M&A, leveraged finance, capital markets, private equity, or private credit
• Strong communication skills with the ability to present to senior stakeholders

Profile

• Background from top tier investment banks, leading middle market platforms, or established buy‑side funds
• Prior exposure to transaction execution and financial modeling
• Interest in hybrid investing strategies with meaningful equity exposure
• Motivated to grow into a long term investing / origination role

Why This Opportunity

• Hybrid mandate combining private equity and structured capital investing
• Strong equity orientation relative to traditional credit roles
• High deal volume with early ownership and responsibility
• Lean, flat team with direct exposure to senior investors
• Clear path for long term career progression within a scaled global platform